Social Sciences Political Science Program: Political Science Minor and Political Science Teaching Minor I. General Requirements: A. Political Science minors must achieve a G. P. A. of 2.00 or better in minor courses. II. Specific Requirements: A. Minimum of 21 credit hours for Political Science departmental minor; 23 credit hours for Political Science Teaching minor. B. Political Science courses required: Political Science 110 (5), and either 111 (4) or 240 (5). C. Political Science courses to elect from (12 hours for departmental minor; 14 hours for teaching minor): Political Science 206 (4), 241 (2), 292 (1-6), 333 (3), 340 (3), 341 (2), 344 (2), 360 (5), 363 (3), 370 (5), 375 (4), 381 (5), 383 (3), 384 (3), 385 (3), 389 (3), 401 (5), 410 (4), 412 (4), 414 (5), 421 (3), 422 (3), 423 (3), 424 (3), 427 (3), 445 (4), 448 (5), 473 (3), 476 (3), 481 (1), 483 (1), 491 (1-10), 492 (1-6). Asian Studies Minor ProgramThe Department of Political Science and Philosophy participates in the Asian Studies Minor Program. A student who wishes to participate should indicate his desire to do so with the departmental Asian Studies representative who will help him work out a proper combination of courses to fit his particular needs. (See Composite and Interdepartmental Programs.) Latin American Studies Minor ProgramThe Department of Political Science and Philosophy participates in the Latin American Studies Minor Program. A student who wishes to participate should indicate his desire to do so with the departmental Latin American Studies representative who will help him work out a proper combination of courses to fit his particular needs. (See Composite and Interdepartmental Programs.) Emphasis in Urban and Regional PlanningThis program provides a special emphasis in Urban and Regional Planning for majors in Botany, Economics, Engineering, Geography, Geology, Microbiology, Political Science, Sociology, Zoology, and related fields. (See Composite and Interdepartmental Programs.) Pre-LawAll educational institutions which give law degrees recommend that law students obtain a broad, general background before entering law school. Students are also encouraged to take courses which develop critical thinking as well as courses which teach them to communicate both orally and in writing. Courses in accounting, economics, English, history, philosophy, political science, psychology, and sociology contribute liberally toward this preparation. It is anticipated that students entering Weber who contemplate a law degree will be able to obtain an adequate three-year pre-law program. Most students may find it advisable to obtain a baccalaureate degree before entering law school. International Relations ClubThis club, although academically supported by the Department, is open to all students of Weber State College. Its special purpose is to increase interest in and develop a better understanding of international affairs. 224 Social Science* Political Science POLITICAL SCIENCE COURSES SS110. American National Government (5) Structure and functions of the national government. AWS SS111. State and Local Government (4) Structure and functions of state, county, and municipal governments. AWS 206. Major Issues of American Public Policy (4) Public policies in selected areas, including control of monopolies, civil rights, social welfare, foreign policy. Influence of cultural, economic, political factors on determination of public policy. A W SS240. Introduction to International Relations (5) Basic factors influencing international relations, such as nationalism, imperialism, and international trade, as well as international organization and law. AWS 241. Contemporary Problems in International Politics (2) The study of current developments in international politics through the use of periodicals. W 292. Short Courses, Workshops, Institutes and Special Programs (1-6) In order to provide flexibility and to meet many different needs, a number of specific offerings are possible using this catalog number. When the number is used it will be accompanied by a brief and specific descriptive title. The specific title with the credit authorized for the particular offering will appear on the student transcript. A W S Su 333. American Political Thought (3) Historical examination of American thought with stress on its influences on the development of the American government. W 340. Foreign Policy of the United States (3) An analysis of the foreign policy process with reference to the role and influences on decision makers in the formulation and implementation of U.S. foreign policy. W 341. Contemporary Problems in International Politics (2) The study of current developments in international politics through the use of periodicals. (For juniors and seniors only.) W 344. Model United Nations (2) A study of the Model United Nations as well as a study of a Nations' position on issues before the annual session of the General Assembly of the United Nations. May be repeated for a total of six hours. W 360. Political Parties and Politics (5) A study of the organization and function of the American political parties and an examination of campaigning techniques. A 363. Public Opinion and Propaganda (3) Discusses the nature of public opinion and propaganda and their role in the political process. Assists the student in attempting to determine the effects of public opinion and pressure groups upon governmental policy decisions. S 370. Introduction to Public Administration (5) Principles and practices. W 375. Urban Government and Politics (Formerly Metropolitan Government) (4) A study of local government and organization with an emphasis on problems of the metropolitan areas. W or S SS381. Comparative Governments of Europe (5) A study of European political systems with special emphasis on the politics and governments of the United Kingdom, France and West Germany. A 383. Government and Politics of the Soviet Union (3) An analysis of government and politics in the Soviet Union with emphasis on party-government relations and major approaches to the study of the Soviet Union. (Offered alternate years.) S 384. Comparative Governments of South and Southeast Asia (3) A study of politics and governments of the major states in the area with particular reference to India. Pakistan, and Indonesia. (Offered alternate years.) W 385. Comparative Governments of the Far East (3) A study of politics and governments of the major states in the area with particular reference to China and Japan. (Offered alternate years.) S SS389. Politics and Governments of Developing Nations (3) A course dealing primarily with the common economic and political problems of developing nations. (Offered alternate years.) S 401. American Constitutional Law (5) A foundation course. The case method is used extensively in dealing with landmark decisions of the Supreme Court. Prerequisite: Political Science 110. A 410. Advanced American Government (4) An intensive examination of the formal and informal organization and functions of the Congress. Presidency and Courts. A 412. Legislative Process (4) A study of legislative structure, behavior, and processes, with application of models to case studies. A or W 414. The Modern Presidency (5) An analytical study of the modern American presidency, including its constitutional, managerial, philosophical, and political aspects. A 421. History of Political Thought (3) Political thought from its beginning in the Greek period to the Reformation. (Offered alternate years.) A 422. History of Political Thought (continued) (3) Political thought from the Reformation to the Utilitarians. (Offered alternate years.) W 225